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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
3
The notice lists Thursday 2:30 p.m. meetings for South Childress HDC and Good Neighbor Club. Friday 2:30 p.m. session for High Point HDC followed by 8 p.m. Eastern Star installation of officers.
Mrs. Jan Timmons was honored with a pink and blue shower at her home in Northfield hosted by Mrs. May Hays Mrs. Betty Simpson Mrs. Bessie Thomas and Mrs. Allan Thomas. Guests played cards and dominoes then the honoree opened gifts with help from her mother Mrs. Pete Bumpas and Mrs. E. M. Timmons. Refreshments were served by those listed and additional guests including Mrs. A. B. Simpson H. E. Davis J. M. Dobbins E. M. Timmons Paul Cruse C. M. McDonald W. P. Bethany Walter Timmons Grady Timmons May Matlock C. M. Horton Arnold Riddell Joe Crain Hazel Hoffmann and Pete Bumpas.
Nationwide guide from the Departments of Agriculture and Interior notes plentiful meat poultry eggs and fish options for weekend shoppers. Seasonal produce ranges from asparagus and artichokes to tomatoes apples and bananas with many fruits and vegetables in good supply. Encourages trying new items and creative preparations at local markets. Also mentions birthday greetings for Gus Leftwich and fashion tips for pre teen skincare.
Hollywood critic Rick Du Brow praises the CBS TV Peanuts special featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The half hour focuses on a losing baseball team that contemplates quitting before one last game, with Snoopy stealing scenes and defending traditional baseball amid modern trends.
Judy Gorley and Buddy McKeever married at 2 p m Sunday in the home of officiant E A Sanders The bride is daughter of W T and Mrs Gorley of Childress The groom is son of CB and Mrs McKeever of Garden Valley Guests included brothers Robert and Buford McKeever and sisters Brenda Gorley and Mrs Buford McKeever A reception followed and the couple will reside at 420 S Washington Frederick OK where he works at a helicopter plant.
Miss Darlene Curtis, bride elect of David Adcock, received a jam and jelly shower hosted by Mrs. Truman Webb and Miss Glanel Webb at their home on Tuesday evening. Guests sang, played a ukulele, and the event featured a pink white floral centerpiece and lace trimmed linen.
Burkburnett and the Burk Burnett Council of Federated Clubs won second place and $50 in the national community improvement program run by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation. Pawhuska Oklahoma's Heeko Club took first with $10,000 for diverse community projects. The Burkburnett group revitalized the town, urged library creation, started a historical museum, and formed a Community Service Council to tackle local issues.
The novel Moby Dick has been adapted into at least three films. The Sea Beast (1926) was the first adaptation, followed by versions in 1930 and 1956 using the original title.
Faith Ann Bumpus and Clayton Hutchison plan marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday June 11 at First Methodist Church Paducah with Rev. Kenneth Wyatt officiating. Miss Bumpus is a Paducah High senior, Hutchison is a Paducah graduate in the armed forces. they will reside in Abilene where he is stationed.
The Houston Chronicle reports on an eighth grader from Clear Creek Junior High, Robert Wake, who traveled from Houston with his mother to Washington for a spelling contest. Other Texans eliminated include Sonya Gilliam of Texas and Stacy Richardson of Denton, with several rounds noting misspelled entries and regional participants.
The report notes 14 American service members killed and 18 wounded in Viet Nam with 902 Viet Cong killed and 120 wounded, yielding a kill ratio of 3.7 to 1 during the period.
Veteran actor Edward G. Robinson remained in good condition at Mt. Sinai Hospital after suffering head chest and abdominal injuries in an automobile accident.
Clear to partly cloudy with cooler tonight low 52 and high 80 Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Begley host their daughter and families from Duncan and Bowie along with Begley’s brother W. O. Begley of Cumby. Mrs. Annie Ruth Bell and her mother visit Raton NM. local hospital listings include Shane Martin and Jimmy Maddox. Kathryn Stephens returns to Me. Murry College after leading a 4H rifle team state win. Stephens travels to Abilene via College Station, then Dallas for visits and awards. David Heard visits from Amarillo to see grandparents in Childress. Marsha Maxwell of Dallas visits grandparents in Childress. local shoppers attend The Sounds of Music in Amarillo.
Stanley Heller & Co says the market’s uneasiness signals only a slower pace of earnings gains later this year and not a reversal of inflationary trends. Bache & Co notes second quarter earnings are key once anticipated, while Goodbody & Co advises avoiding glamour issues and pursuing value plays at moderate multiples.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbs to 880.95 up 1.61 as rails advance to 226.23 up 1.99 and stocks rise to 309.11 up 0.9 while another index shows a minor drop to 135.11.
Visiting hours are morning 9 30 to 10 30 afternoon 2 30 to 4 00 and evening 7 00 to 8 30. Admitted include Mrs Bill Hassell Wednesday Jerry Sachse Wednesday Don Palmer Wednesday Mrs R C Chapman Wednesday. Dismissed include Sandra Dill Wednesday ah Rodriguez Wednesday S R Griffin Jr and baby Wednesday Gwen Kindrick Wednesday Mrs Nellie Vaughn Wednesday Kinnerly Galyearn Wednesday.
A mixed shower honoring Miss Darlene Curtis was held in the First Baptist Church with pink satin and white net decor and a bride doll centerpiece. Guests signed the guest book with Glaner Webb assisting, while Selinda Hamilton and Lynn Bettis oversaw table service and gifts.
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